Author: OutInCanberra

If you have ever wanted to play ice hockey, well now is your chance to give it a go. The ACT Ice Hockey Association is organising a free try-out session for women and girls.

Come down to the Phillip Ice Skating Rink on Irving Street in Phillip on Sunday 25th March 2012 to have a go. There are two different session times: 3.30-5pm is for 14 and under and 4.30-6pm is for 15 and over.

Ice hockey is a fast, fun and safe sport. No previous skating experience is necessary and equipment is provided. Skate hire is $3.

The annual National Folk Festival is set to launch soon and is bigger than ever this year.

On Thursday 15th March, ACT Deputy Chief Minister Andrew Barr is launching the 2012 National Folk Festival in Garema Place from 12.30pm. Managing Director of the National Folk Festival, Sebastian Flynn and local bands including Pocket Fox, circus performers and a flash mob choir will also be there.

Saffron Manuka is about to be born a sister restaurant, Saffron Kingston. Award-winning Mediterranean restaurant, Saffron in Manuka is expanding, much to the delight of patrons who have experienced their cuisine, service and surroundings.

You can expect the same Turkish and Lebanese mixed cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, wine menu and hospitable service as is currently residing in Manuka.

Leslie Henshaw taking hair to the next level…